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What’s In The Stars
Aries (March 21 to April 19) Some changes might seem confusing at first, especially to an Aries whose impatience levels are pretty shaky. Soon all will be made clear. Taurus (April 20 to May 20) That difficult situation you’ve been dealing with continues to call for careful handling. Avoid quickly made choices that might not […]
Continue readingHow To Deal With Cat Behavior
by Barry KuKe Recently, a lady contacted me about her cat’s behavior. The poor lady was crying because her cat continues to bite and hurt her. She loves her cat and doesn’t want to return it to the shelter, but she can’t deal with this ongoing display of aggression. Many cats learn biting and scratching […]
Continue readingTis The Season, But Remember: Criminals Don’t Take A Holiday
This is the time of year when we’re thankful—for our health and that of our families and friends, and our many blessings, including the amazing men and women of the Volusia Sheriff’s Office who are committed to protecting our community year-round. As another year of challenges winds down, I’m ready for the holidays and taking […]
Continue readingEverything Old Is New Again…
Our lifestyles have changed so much that the way to stay healthy and in shape is to buy into planned exercises, eat recommended foods, and check out all advertised items and plans before making de- cisions. Then you need to read the warnings on the items. Our world has come a long way, new ideas, […]
Continue readingBlue Springs Winter Home For Manatees
Information from the www.floridastateparks.org website Blue Spring State Park is home to a first-magnitude spring that is one of the largest winter gathering sites for manatees in Florida. Visitors can see hundreds of manatees enjoying the constant 72-degree spring water in the colder winter months. Manatees depend on the warm water for survival, as they […]
Continue readingWhat’s In The Stars
Aries (March 21 to April 19) You’re moving from a relatively stable situation to one that appears to be laced with perplexity. Be patient. You’ll eventually get answers. Taurus (April 20 to May 20) A vexing situation tempts you to rush to set it all straight. It’s best to let things sort themselves out so […]
Continue readingThe Holidays And Your Pets
by Barry KuKe Halloween is behind us, and hopefully, your pets didn’t get into any of the candy, especially the chocolate bars and kisses. Chocolate is poisonous to dogs and cats primarily because of its theobromine content, which they are unable to metabolize effectively. If your pet eats chocolate, you should monitor them closely and […]
Continue readingDon’t Fall for Scammers Impersonating Police
Periodically, we receive calls from Volusia County residents who report losing thousands of dollars to an aggressive criminal who called them, pretending to be a law enforcement officer, and threatened them with arrest if they didn’t pay. Sometimes the bad guy uses an actual name of one of my staff at the Sheriff’s Office. Sometimes […]
Continue readingFlorida, As We’ve Known It…
Hard to imagine how often a me-mory appears in your thoughts and brings back special happenings half a lifetime later. In the early years of raising a family, we felt so strongly about upcoming holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Planning, decorating, enjoying the seasons were the most important times of the years. The ideas and […]
Continue readingLet’s Talk Turkey
• Turkeys first existed in the eastern U.S. and Mexico, where Aztec Indians were raising them for food as early as 200 B.C. • The Native American name for turkey is Firkee. • Wild turkeys can fly for short distances up to 55 mph and can run 20 mph. The modern large-breasted turkey bred for […]
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